Northridge Middle School Mark Titsworth, Principal Michael McKnight, Assistant Principal 120 Northridge Dr.,Van Buren, AR 72956 479-471-3126 “We can all dance when we find music we love” NORTHRIDGE NOTES NEWSLETTER
August 30 – September 3, 2021 VISIT OUR CALENDAR & WEBSITE HERE
Northridge T-shirts for sale for $15 in library and at all lunches. Last day to buy will be Friday, September 3.
Battle of the Bone Dress Up Week this week: Monday, August 30th: Pointers love America Wear Red, White, and Blue. Tuesday, August 31st: The Pointers are on the Road to Victory Wear Tropical and Vacation clothing. Wednesday, September 1st: The Pointer Season looks Bright Wear Neon and Bright colors. Thursday, September 2nd: Pointer Fan Day Wear your favorite Team Shirt or Jersey. Friday, September 3rd: Pointer Blackout Wear all Black for the Battle of the Bone.
Breakfast and Lunch are free again this year for all students every day. Families are not required to complete a free/reduced meal application to participate.
Student Council Representative Elections coming up. Information in Library
Monday, September 6: Labor Day; No School
MONDAY, AUGUST 16 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:
NORTHRIDGE TSHIRTS ON SALE IN THE LIBRARY AND DURING ALL 3 LUNCHES FOR $15 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE HANDBOOK/PERMISSION SLIPS AVAILABLE IN LIBRARY. PERMISSION SLIPS DUE IN LIBRARY BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 @ 3:00. ONE POSTER UP IN HALLWAY BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 @ 3:00. ELECTIONS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 MONDAY, AUGUST 30:
NORTHRIDGE 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ACADEMY @ 4:00 TUESDAY, AUGUST 31:
7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ SALLISAW BEGINNING @ 5:30 NORTHRIDGE 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ CHAFFIN @ 4:00 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE A NORTHRIDGE TSHIRT ($15) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:
CROSS COUNTRY @ SHILOH CHRISTIAN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. MCKNIGHT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:
LABOR DAY: NO SCHOOL IMPORTANT FACTS FOR YOU
For School Closings or Emergency Mobile Text Message Updates: Text VBSD to 64600 or opt-in at http://optin.mobiniti.com/vbsd Reply STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. Msg & Data rates may apply. REMEMBER: BREAKFAST IS FREE FOR EVERY STUDENT EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!
The H.A.C. (Home Access Center) Grade Viewer can be found here Don’t forget to join PTA. Cost is $5 to join. Don’t forget appropriate clothing for PE classes. Find us at: REMIND: 6th grade: Text @vbnms6 to the number 81010 7th grade: Text @vbnms7 to the number 81010 8th grade: Text @vbnms8 to the number 81010 FACEBOOK: Northridge Middle School TWITTER: @nrmsvb INSTAGRAM: northridgepointers NEWSLETTER: sign up at www.peachjar.com CALENDAR & WEBSITE: Click here UPCOMING EVENTS:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:
LABOR DAY: NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7:
7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ HOME BEGINNING @ 5:30 PEP RALLY IN GYM @ 2:15 SPIRIT DAY (COLOR WARS: 8TH GRADE WEAR BLACK, 7TH GRADE WEAR GREEN, 6TH GRADE WEAR WHITE) PAW PRINT FACE PAINTING @ 7:30 @ .50 IN FRONT OF LIBRARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:
NORTHRIDGE 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ACADEMY @ 4:00 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:
STUDENT COUNCIL PERMISSION SLIPS DUE IN LIBRARY BY 3:00 STUDENT COUNCIL: ONE POSTER DUE UP IN YOUR CLASSROOM HALLWAY BY 3:00 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:
CROSS COUNTRY MEET @ FT. SMITH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:
NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ALMA @ 4:00 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:
7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ RAMSEY BEGINNING @ 5:30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:
NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ TRINITY @ 4:00 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. DOSS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17:
STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:
CROSS COUNTRY @ SILOAM SPRINGS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING IN LIBRARY @ 7:30 NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ GREENWOOD @ 4:00 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER POSTERS UP IN HALLWAY BY 3:00 (4 POSTERS) STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER SPEECHES DUE NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ ACADEMY @ 4:00 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS NON-NUTRITIONAL DAY #1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH O CROSS COUNTRY @ RUSSELLVILLE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27:
NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ NORTHRIDGE @ 4:00 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:
7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL @ CHAFFIN BEGINNING @ 5:30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:
NORTHRIDGE 7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL @ RAMSEY @ 4:00 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1:
EXTRA INFORMATION: Ways to keep up with the NMS Band: WEB: https://sites.google.com/vbsd.us/nmsband/home
EMAIL: [email protected]
FACEBOOK: “Northridge Middle School Band”
TWITTER: @NMSbands REMIND: text the following to 81010:
@nms6band21 @nms7band21 @nms8band21 School Supplies:
6 – 3 prong folders with pockets
Colored Pencils
#2 Pencils
Loose Leaf Paper – Wide Ruled
Pencil Pouch
Kleenex
1 Package of 3 X 3 post its
5 Composition notebooks
2 Glue Sticks
7th& 8th Grade - BAND ONLY – 1 inch binder
No student pickup after 2:45 NMS Bells: First Bell: 7:50 a.m. Tardy Bell: 8:00 a.m. End of Day: 3:00 p.m. Bus Arrangements: If you need bus information such as times and bus numbers, please contact the bus garage at 471-3140 Bus Riders: All buses will pick up and drop off at the back of NMS Car Rider Drop Off and Pick Up: All car riders will be dropped off and picked up in the front of the building Lunch Times: 6th Grade: 12:30 – 1:00 7th Grade: 11:30 – 12:00 8th Grade: 12:00 - 12:30